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Quick Miso Ramen (vegetarian, including a vegan option) / Brzi miso ramen (vegetarijanski, uključujući i vegansku opciju)

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I’ve got to be honest with you and admit that I’ve been treating my body like a dumpster lately. Pastries, cakes, fried food and the likes have been vigorously clogging my blood vessels. I’ve finally decided that enough is enough and that I need to have something green and light to bring me back to life. This quick ramen was the perfect remedy. Also, should you decide to make it vegan, just add some soft tofu to it instead of the egg and you’ll be good to go.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.14 EUR per serving / 4.57 EUR for all)

For the soup:

2 tbsp coconut oil (0.13 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

1 large carrot (0.10 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

Thumb-sized piece of ginger (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

1 cup frozen peas (0.20 EUR)

Bag of frozen broccoli (1.00 EUR)

2 squares of Chinese noodles (1.07 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

1 tbsp soy sauce (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp miso paste (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

Additional for serving:

4 eggs (0.80 EUR)

Sriracha (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up onion and carrot. Mince ginger and garlic. Add coconut oil, onion and carrot to a pot on high heat and saute for about five minutes until slightly caramelized. Add in minced garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Give a good stir and cook for just a minute so the spices become fragrant. Add in the veggie broth and bring to a rolling boil, then dump in peas, broccoli and noodles. Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce, then cook for about 5-10 minutes, until veggies and noodles are cooked through.

While the soup is cooking, cook the eggs in a separate pot until medium-done, for about 5-6 minutes. Rinse the eggs in cold water, then peel and cut into halves.

Once the veggies are done to your liking, turn off the heat. Dissolve miso in a bit of broth, then stir everything back into your pot together with toasted sesame oil. Serve each portion of soup with an egg (or tofu if you want to make it vegan) and drizzled with a bit of Sriracha.

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Moram biti iskrena sa vama i priznati da sam zadnjih dana svoje tijelo tretirala kao kontejner. Slatkiši, kolači, pržena hrana i slična zla mi veselo plutaju po krvotoku i začepljuju arterije. Odlučila sam tome svemu stati na kraj jer mi je stvarno više trebalo nešto zeleno da me vrati u život, a ovaj brzi ramen se pokazao kao pravi lijek. Također, ovaj recept lako možete i veganizirati tako da umjesto jaja upotrijebite mekani tofu.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 8,48 kn po porciji / 33,91 kn za sve)

Za juhu:

2 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 velika mrkva (0,75 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

Komadić đumbira veličine palca (0,50 kn)

½ žličice čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

1 šalica smrznutog graška (1,50 kn)

Vrećica smrznute brokule (7,50 kn)

2 kocke kineskih rezanaca (8,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

1 žlica soja sosa (0,50 kn)

1 žlica miso paste (2,00 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

Dodatno za posluživanje:

4 jaja (6,00 kn)

Sriracha (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte luk i mrkvu. Đumbir i češnjak sitno nasjeckajte ili naribajte. Kokosovo ulje, luk i mrkvu dodajte u lonac na jakoj vatri i dinstajte oko pet minuta da se blago karameliziraju. Dodajte češnjak, đumbir i čili, pa dobro promiješajte i pržite minutu da začini zamiriše. Sada u lonac dodajte temeljac i pustite ga da zavrije, pa ubacite unutra grašak, brokulu i rezance. Začinite solju, paprom i soja sosom, pa kuhajte jedno 5-10 minuta dok povrće i rezanci ne budu gotovi.

Dok se juhica krčka, u posebnom loncu skuhajte jaja da budu srednje-kuhana kako bi ste imali želatinasti žutanjak, jedno 5-6 minuta. Jaja odmah operite u hladnoj vodi, pa ogulite i raspolovite.

Čim je povrće u juhi gotovo, maknite sve s vatre. Miso otopite u malo juhe, pa onda sve to skupa umiješajte u lonac skupa sa sezamovim uljem. Svaku porciju juhe poslužite sa jajetom (ili tofuom ako idete na vegansku varijantu) i pokapajte sa malo Srirache ili kojeg drugog ljutog umaka po vašem izboru.

Quick Miso Ramen (vegetarian, including a vegan option) / Brzi miso ramen (vegetarijanski, uključujući i vegansku opciju)

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

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This dish isn’t difficult to make at all. Sure, it takes some time so it’s a labor of love, but it’s also well worth it. All the gentle simmering makes the aromas merry into wonderful rich and deep sauce. Once you add your rice to that, it’s magic. Magic, I tell you. So, while you’re enjoying a slow Saturday morning, start prepping your meat and your veggies and you’ll later enjoy this lunch fit to feast with the gods. Oh yeah, it’s that good.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.99 EUR per serving / 5.97 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

250 g oyster mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

200 g of lean beef (1.33 EUR)

½ tsp nutmeg (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

1 parsley root (0.20 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.53 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

2 cups rice (0.40 EUR)

Handful of fresh parsley (0.20 EUR)

3 tbsp sour cream (0.20 EUR)

½ cup finely grated hard cheese (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Tear the mushrooms into strips. Finely dice the beef. Wash and peel the veggies, then pulse them in a food processor until finely grated but stop before they turn into a mush.

Add the oil, butter and mushrooms to a deep skillet on medium heat, then cook for about 10 minutes until mushrooms are slightly browned. Add in the beef, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, then cook briefly to develop some color on the meat. Add in the shredded veggies, bay leaf, thyme, basil, tomato puree and a bit of veggie broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low and cook with a lid on for about one and a half hour. Be sure to stir occasionally and as needed add in a bit more broth.

After the sauce has reduced and the beef softened, taste and adjust seasonings. Add in the rice, then gradually add in the broth, a cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all the broth before adding in more. Once the rice is cooked through and all the broth is absorbed, stir in fresh parsley, sour cream and cheese. Serve warm.

This dish reheats great and will actually taste even better on the next day. You’ll probably need to add in a splash of water before reheating to thin it out a bit.

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Ovo jelo uopće nije komplicirano za pripremiti, međutim treba vam nešto vremena da se sve nježno iskrčka, a arome prožmu i formiraju prekrasan bogat i ukusan umak. Još kada na kraju u sve dodate i rižu, desi se apsolutna čarolija. Tako da kada budete uživali u nekom sporom subotnjem prijepodnevu, lagano krenite pripremati meso i povrće, a kasnije ćete imati pravu bogovsku gozbu. Da da, definitivno je ovo sve skupa tako fino.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 7,44 kn po porciji / 44.66 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g bukovača (10,00 kn)

200 g krte junetine (10,00 kn)

½ žličice muškatnog oraščića (0,25 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

1 korijen peršina (1,50 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

2 šalice riže (3,00 kn)

Pregršt svježeg peršina (1,50 kn)

3 žlice kiselog vrhnja (1,50 kn)

½ šalice fino ribanog tvrdog sira (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Gljive prstima natrgajte na trakice. Junetinu narežite na sitne kockice. Operite i ogulite svo povrće, pa ga propulsirajte u multipraktiku da se usitni, ali obavezno stanite prije nego se sve pretvori u kašu.

Ulje, maslac i gljive stavite u duboku tavu na srednje jaku vatru, pa kuhajte desetak minuta da se gljive blago karameliziraju. Dodajte junetinu, začinite muškatnim oraščićem, solju i paprom, te kratko kuhajte da meso dobije boju. Ubacite sjeckano povrće, lovor, timijan, bosiljak, pasiranu rajčicu i malo temeljca. Neka sve lagano zakrčka, pa onda smanjite vatru na najniže, poklopite i kuhajte oko sat i pol. S vremena na vrijeme sve dobro promiješajte, a prema potrebi dodajte još malo temeljca.

Kada se umak reducirao, a junetina omekšala, kušajte i prilagodite začine. Dodajte rižu, pa postepeno ulijevajte i temeljac, svaki puta po šalicu, kako bi riža popila svu tekućinu prije nego dodate još. Kuhajte uz miješanje, a kada je riža gotova i popila sav temeljac, umiješajte svježi peršin, kiselo vrhnje i sir. Poslužite toplo.

Ovo se jelo super podgrijava i biti će još finije idućeg dana. Morati ćete samo prije podgrijavanja dodati mrvicu vode da malo sve razrijedite.

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

Tofu ‘Chicken’ Bites (vegan) / Tofu ‘pileći’ zalogaji (veganski)

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I’m going to go ahead right away and admit that I am not the biggest fan of tofu. I definitely love smoked tofu, which I feel is a category of its own, but regular tofu just feels kinda meh. However, these little nuggets are freaking amazing! I could seriously snack on them on their own. There are, however, a few tricks to making these tofu bites taste super delicious.

First off, I strongly suggest that you freeze and then defrost your tofu. I have no idea about the science behind this, but something fantastic happens to tofu once you defrost it and the texture is way better. Plus, it’s easier to squeeze out the excess liquid. Secondly, when frying the bites, go low and slow. And now, go ahead and make these, you’ll love them!

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 1 servings / 1.01 EUR)

1 small block of firm tofu (0.67 EUR)

Pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp of freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp of dried thyme (0.03 EUR)

2 tsp poultry seasoning (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp coconut oil (0.07 EUR)

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METHOD:

Freeze and defrost an unopened package of tofu. Once defrosted, squeeze out any excess liquid and pat dry some more with kitchen towels. Tear the tofu into small, bite-sized pieces, then toss together with salt, pepper, thyme, poultry seasoning and sesame oil. I suggest you taste your poultry seasoning first and adjust the salt accordingly – mine was salty as f***. I also used a generic store-brand poultry seasoning, nothing fancy. Allow the seasoned tofu to rest for about 20 minutes.

Place a non-stick pan on medium-low heat and allow it to thorough warm up. Add in the coconut oil, then your seasoned tofu and toss to combine. Cook the tofu until very crispy and nicely browned, for about 15-20 minutes, while tossing occasionally. Voila!

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Moram vam odmah priznati da nisam baš neki veliki obožavatelj tofua. Svakako mi je super dimljeni tofu, ali mislim da je on kategorija za sebe. S druge strane, obični tofu mi je uglavnom nekako bezveznjikav. Međutim, ovi mali tofu zalogaji su ludnica i mogu ih bez problema tamaniti same za sebe (kao neke veganske čvarkiće, mljac!). No, postoji par trikova kako da vam ispadnu baš super, pa nastavite čitati.

Prije svega, predlažem vam da tofu obavezno zamrznete i onda odmrznete. Nemojte me pitati o točnoj znanosti iza svega toga, nemam blage veze, ali desi se neka čarolija kada odmrznete tofu i tekstura mu bude sto puta bolja. Osim toga, i višak vode je onda puno lakše za iscijediti. Druga stvar je da prilikom kuhanja trebate imati strpljenja i pržiti sve polako i na slaboj vatri. A sada pod hitno pripremite ovo jelo jer će vas oduševiti!

SASTOJCI:

(Za 1 porciju / 7,51 kn)

1 manji komada čvrstog tofua (5,00 kn)

Prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,25 kn)

2 žličice mješavine začina za piletinu (1,00 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (0,50 kn)

1 žlica kokosovog ulja (0,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zapakirani tofu smrznite i onda odmrznite. Kada je tofu odmrznut, istisnite iz njega višak tekućine, pa ga onda još dodatno koliko možete posušite kuhinjskim ručnikom. Tofu natrgajte na zalogaje, pa pomiješajte skupa sa solju, paprom, timijanom, začinom za piletinu i sezamovim uljem. Svakako prije nego dodate sol probajte miks začina za piletinu – moj je bio jako slan pa sam prema tome i prilagodila količinu soli. Inače, ja sam iskoristila neki generični miks za piletinu iz Interspara / Spara (njihova marka), ništa fensi. Ostavite začinjeni tofu da odmori 20 minuta.

Neprijanjajuću tavu stavite na laganu vatru i pustite ju da se dobro ugrije. Dodajte kokosovo ulje i tofu, pa dobro promiješajte. Tofu pržite dok ne bude hrskav i lijepe zlatno-smeđe boje, nekih 15-20 minuta, s time da ga povremeno promiješajte. U slast!

Tofu ‘Chicken’ Bites (vegan) / Tofu ‘pileći’ zalogaji (veganski)

Foolproof Easy Falafel (vegan) / Uvijek savršeni i jednostavni falafel (veganski)

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I’ve tried a few falafel recipes so far, but hands down, this one seems like the easiest and most successful so far. At first, I was pretty sceptical about using uncooked chickpeas and wasn’t sure if the end product is going to taste raw. However, after trying this recipe out, I’m never using cooked chickpeas again. I highly recommend you try out this recipe, as it’s going to change your falafel game for good.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields about 20 falafel / 0.08 EUR per each / 1.63 EUR for all)

For the batter:

1 cup dried chickpeas (0.67 EUR)

3 garlic cloves, minced (0.10 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp cumin (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp peanut butter (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

2 tbsp cornmeal (0.03 EUR)

Additional:

¼ cup sunflower seed oil (0.10 EUR)

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METHOD:

Soak the chickpeas overnight in cold water. By the next day they will be doubled in size, so wash them and drain thoroughly, then add to your food processor. Pulse until chickpeas are finely ground down, making sure to scrape the sides of your food processor a couple of times as you go, all to ensure uniform consistency.

Once the chickpeas are ground down, add minced garlic, salt, black peppers, chili flakes, cumin, parsley, paprika, peanut butter (aka poor man’s tahini) and olive oil to your food processor and pulse to evenly combine with the chickpeas. Gradually add in cornmeal to thicken up the batter. Place the batter in fridge and allow it to sit for about an hour so the flavors have time to mingle and the batter is easier to handle.

When ready to assemble, preheat the oven to 200°C. You can, of course, fry the falafel on stovetop in a pan, but this option is a bit healthier and less fussy. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then scoop up the falafel onto a prepared tray. I like to flatten them down a bit and make them into tiny burgers, but go ahead and make them round if that’s your thing. Lightly brush each falafel with a bit of sunflower seed oil on both sides, then roast for about 25-30 minutes, until crispy and browned to your liking. Serve warm or cold.

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Do sada sam isprobala dosta recepata za falafel, ali ovaj mi se apsolutno čini kao najjednostavniji i najukusniji. Na početku sam bila poprilično skeptična oko toga kako će se sirovi slanutak ponašati i da li će na kraju i pečeni falafel imati sirovi okus. Međutim, nakon što sam probala i ovu tehniku, više apsolutno nikada ne planiram koristiti kuhani slanutak. Svakako vam preporučam da i vi isprobate ovaj recept jer će vam se cijeli doživljaj falafela sa njime zauvijek promijeniti.

SASTOJCI:

(Za oko 20 falafela / 0,60 kn po kom / 12,02 kn za sve)

Za smjesu:

1 šalica sirovog slanutka (5,00 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka, sitno sjeckana (0,75 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica kima (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 žlica slatke paprike (0,50 kn)

2 žlice kikiriki maslaca (2,00 kn)

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

2 žlice kukuruzne krupice (0,20 kn)

Dodatno:

¼ šalice suncokretovog ulja (0,75 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Slanutak preko noći ostavite namočen u hladnoj vodi. Do sljedećeg će se dana udvostručiti u volumenu, te ga onda ocijedite i dobro isperite pod mlazom tekuće vode. Ubacite u multipraktik i pulsirajte dok slanutak skroz ne usitnite. Morati ćete vjerojatno i par puta postrugati stranice multipraktika kako bi ste dobili jednoličnu teksturu.

Kada je slanutak fino usitnjen, dodajte mu sjeckani češnjak, sol, papar, čili, kim, peršin, papriku, kikiriki maslac (aka tahini za siromašne) i maslinovo ulje. Pulsirajte da se sve dobro sjedini sa slanutkom, pa na kraju još dodajte kukuruzne krupice koliko treba da se smjesa zgusne. Smjesu stavite u hladnjak na barem sat vremena da se sve poveže i da vam bude lakše baratati sa smjesom.

Kada ste spremni za pripremu, zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Naravno, možete falafel pržiti i na ulju u tavi, ali meni je draža pećnica jer je tako sve ipak malo zdravije i sa manje petljancije. Protvan obložite papirom za pečenje te na njega onda grabite smjesu i oblikujte falafele. Ja ih volim malo pritisnuti tako da dobijem male burgeriće, ali vi ih svakako oblikujte po svojoj želji. Svaki falafel lagano premažite suncokretovim uljem sa obje strane, te pecite 25-30 minuta, dok falafeli ne budu hrskavi i zapečeni po vašem ukusu. Poslužite ih tople ili hladne.

Foolproof Easy Falafel (vegan) / Uvijek savršeni i jednostavni falafel (veganski)

Easy Pantry Chickpea Curry (vegan) / Lagani curry od slanutka sa sastojcima iz špajze (veganski)

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It was the weekend and we had a few odds and ends lying around our house that I wanted to use up, but not many other fresh or fancy ingredients. Of course, you can make pretty much anything taste interesting if you spice it up and what’s spicier and more flavorful than a good old curry? This dish definitely proved that you don’t need much at all to make a delicious and hearty meal.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.73 EUR per serving / 2.92 EUR for all)

2 tbsp coconut oil (0.13 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

2 cups cooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

3 roasted red peppers – I used jarred (0.60 EUR)

1 can of whole peeled tomatoes (0.53 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp curry powder (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp turmeric powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp brown sugar (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

2 cups of veggie broth (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up the onion. Use a potato masher to lightly mash up the chickpeas. Roughly chop up the roasted peppers and canned tomatoes. Add oil and the onion to a pot on high heat and saute for about five minutes until fragrant and lightly caramelized. Dump in all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Also add in a splash more of water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve warm.

This curry reheats and freezes great and will taste even better on the next day.

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Bio je vikend pa mi se to učinilo kao dobra prilika za iskoristiti neke stvarčice koje su nam se neko vrijeme povlačile po frižideru. No uz to nismo imali baš puno svježih ili nekih fensi sastojaka. Međutim, skoro pa sve možete napraviti ukusnim ako to dobro začinite, a što ima više arome nego dobar stari curry? Ovaj receptić je definitivno zabetonirao moje uvjerenje da vam uopće ne treba puno kako bi ste pripremili ukusan i zasitan obrok.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 5,44 kn po porciji / 21,76 kn za sve)

2 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

3 pečene crvene paprike – ja sam uzela kupovne iz tegle (4,50 kn)

1 konzerva pelata (4,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica slatke paprike (0,50 kn)

2 žlice curry praha (2,00 kn)

1 žličica kurkume (0,50 kn)

1 žlica smeđeg šećera (0,15 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

2 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte luk. Slanutak malo zgnječite gnječilicom za krumpir. Grubo nasjeckajte pečene paprike i pelate. Ulje i luk ubacite u lonac na jakoj vatri te dinstajte pet minuta da luk zamiriši i blago se karamelizira. Ubacite sve ostale sastojke u lonac te pustite da zavrije. Smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-tak minuta, uz povremeno miješanje. Prema potrebi dodajte i još malo vode. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, te poslužite toplo.

Ovaj se curry super podgrijava, a još je i finiji sljedećeg dana.

Easy Pantry Chickpea Curry (vegan) / Lagani curry od slanutka sa sastojcima iz špajze (veganski)

Pea and Bacon Fried Rice / Pržena riža sa graškom i slaninom

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This dish is an excellent way to clean up your fridge and get rid of any leftovers and various odds and ends. It’s also super easy and quick to prepare and is therefore ideal to whip up during the busy work week.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 servings / 1.07 per serving / 2.14 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 small onion (0.07 EUR)

A few thin slices of bacon (0.60 EUR)

1 tsp Gochujang – Korean chili paste (0.07 EUR)

1 cup frozen peas (0.40 EUR)

2 eggs (0.40 EUR)

2 cups precooked rice (0.40 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

1 tbsp soy sauce (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel and thinly slice the onion. Cut the bacon into small pieces. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Place a wok or a deep skillet on high heat and allow to thoroughly warm up. Add in the oil and the onion, then stir and cook until slightly caramelized. Throw in the bacon bits and cook briefly to crisp up before adding in Gochujang and frozen peas.

Allow the peas to thoroughly thaw and cook through, move them all aside and pour the eggs into the empty part of the skillet. Gently fold for a minute or two until they are done, then add in rice, salt, black pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated and cook for another five minutes so the rice slightly crisps up at the bottom. Serve immediately.

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Ovo je jelo odlična stvar kada morate iskoristiti razne ostatke koji su vam se nakupili po frižideru. Ujedno je jako ukusno, a priprema je brzinska, tako da je idealno za smućkati tijekom užurbanog tjedna.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 porcije / 8,06 kn po porciji / 16,11 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 manji luk (0,75 kn)

Par tankih kriški slanine (4,50 kn)

1 žličica Gochujanga – korejske čili paste (0,50 kn)

1 šalica smrznutog graška (3,00 kn)

2 jaja (3,00 kn)

2 šalice kuhane riže (3,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

1 žlica soja sosa (0,50 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (0,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Luk ogulite i tanko narežite. Špek narežite na manje komadiće. Jaja razmutite u maloj zdjelici i stavite na stranu. Wok ili duboku tavu stavite na srednje jaku vatru i pustite da se dobro ugriju. Dodajte ulje, pa kratko popržite luk da se blago karamelizira. Dodajte špek te pustite da se zahrska prije nego ubacite Gochujang i smrznuti grašak.

Pustite da se grašak skroz odmrzne i skuha, pa onda sve što vam je u woku pogurajte na jednu stranu, a na prazni dio tave izlijte jaja. Nježno ih presavijajte špatulom dok ne budu gotova, pa onda u sve to dodajte i rižu, sol, papar, soja sos i sezamovo ulje. Dobro sve promiješajte da se sastojci sjedine te kuhajte još jedno pet minuta da se riža blago zapeče sa donje strane. Poslužite odmah.

Pea and Bacon Fried Rice / Pržena riža sa graškom i slaninom

Kung Pao (Gong Bao) Chicken / Kung Pao (Gong Bao) piletina

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First and foremost – I am no expert on Chinese cuisine and this dish is probably very far from being authentic. Furthermore, my only experiences with Chinese food are from various Chinese restaurants and takeout, which I understand are all heavily westernized to accommodate out palate. Nevertheless, I am a huge fan of this takeout dish and here’s my version. And I sincerely hope that no Chinese people are offended.

Also, this dish is pretty spicy, so tone down the amount of red pepper flakes if you’re not into that. You can definitely use fresh chili peppers if you have any on hand, but we didn’t have any and dried worked just fine.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.13 EUR per serving / 4.53 EUR for all)

For the meat:

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (2.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

1 tbsp soy sauce (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

For the stir-fry:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil, divided (0.03 EUR)

6 garlic cloves (0.20 EUR)

Thumb-sized piece of ginger (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp red pepper flakes (0.07 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

2 red bell peppers (0.80 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

½ cup peanuts (0.40 EUR)

For the sauce:

1 tbsp smooth peanut butter (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

2 tsp apple cider vinegar (0.01 EUR)

2 tsp brown sugar (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp corn starch (0.02 EUR)

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

¾ cups warm water (–)

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METHOD:

Cut the meat into cubes and toss it with salt, pepper, soy sauce, sesame and sunflower oil. Allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes, but best overnight. Prep your veggies before you start cooking – mince garlic and ginger and cube onion and bell peppers. Prepare the sauce by whisking together all of the ingredients until smooth.

Place a wok or a deep skillet on medium heat and allow to thoroughly warm up. Add in a bit of oil then fry the meat in two smaller batches for about five minutes until cooked through and slightly crispy.

Remove the chicken from pan and set it aside. Add in remaining oil, minced garlic and ginger and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute or two while stirring constantly before adding in diced onions and peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the veggies are slightly caramelized. Add in peanuts and return the meat back to your wok. Stir-fry for another minute or two, then pour the sauce over everything. Stir well and cook briefly until the sauce thickens up. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

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Prvo i osnovno – ja nisam nikakav stručnjak kada je u pitanju kineska kuhinja i ovo je jelo sigurno jako daleko od autentičnog. Osim toga, moja jedina iskustva kada je u pitanju kineska klopa su iz raznih lokalnih kineskih restorana i dostave, za koje mi je sve jasno da su jako pozapadnjačeni kako bi pasali našim okusnim pupoljcima. No neovisno o tome, veliki sam fan ovog popularnog jela i evo vam moja verzija. I također, nadam se da sa time ne vrijeđam Kineze.

Ujedno, imajte na umu kako je ovo jelo dosta ljuto, pa smanjite količinu čilija ako to nije vaša furka. Definitivno možete upotrijebiti i sviježi čili ako ga imate – mi ga nismo imali doma, a sušeni također super funkcionira.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 8,49 kn po porciji / 33,97 kn za sve)

Za meso:

1 pileća prsa bez kostiju i kože (15,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

1 žlica soja sosa (0,50 kn)

1 žlica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

Za wok:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja, podijeljene (0,20 kn)

6 češnjeva češnjaka (1,50 kn)

Komad đumbira veličine palca (1,00 kn)

1 žličica sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,50 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

2 crvene paprike (6,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

½ šalice kikirikija (3,00 kn)

Za umak:

1 žlica glatkog kikiriki maslaca (1,00 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

2 žličice jabučnog octa (0,10 kn)

2 žličice smeđeg šećera (0,10 kn)

1 žličica kukuruznog škroba (0,15 kn)

1 žlica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

¾ šalice tople vode (–)

PRIPREMA:

Meso narežite na kockice i pomiješajte sa solju, paprom, soja sosom te sezamovim i suncokretovim uljem. Pustite da odmara barem 30-tak minuta, ali najbolje preko noći. Prije početka kuhanja pripremite si svo povrće. Češnjak i đumbir naribajte, a luk i paprike narežite na kockice. Umak priredite tako da u zdjelici pomiješate sve sastojke da budu glatki.

Wok ili duboku tavu stavite na srednje jaku vatru i pustite da se dobro ugrije. Dodajte malo ulja, pa na njemu ispržite piletinu u dvije manje ture. Trebati će vam oko pet minuta za svaku rundu piletine da bude lijepo hrskava.

Maknite meso iz woka i stavite na stranu. Dodajte preostalo ulje, češnjak, đumbir i čili. Kuhajte minutu-dvije uz neprekidno miješanje da začini dobro zamiriše prije nego li u wok ubacite luk i papriku. Začinite solju i paprom, te pržite da se povrće blago karamelizira. Ubacite kikiriki te meso vratite u wok. Kuhajte još koju minutu te sve podlijte umakom. Dobro primiješajte i samo još kratko prokuhajte da vam se umak zgusne. Poslužite preko kuhane riže.

Kung Pao (Gong Bao) Chicken / Kung Pao (Gong Bao) piletina

Best Ever Carrot, Ginger and Tomato Soup (vegan) / Najbolja ikad juha od mrkve, đumbira i rajčice (veganska)

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I need to be completely honest with you and admit that I wasn’t sold on the concept of carrot ginger soup right away. But that was simply because I never tried any. However, once I finally decided to give this flavor combo a try, I was immediately sold. I’ve made a ton of variations of this soup ever since, but this one is definitely my ever favorite. For now, at least. 🙂

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.56 EUR per serving / 2.22 EUR for all)

3 tbsp coconut oil (0.20 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

Thumb-sized piece of ginger (0.13 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp ground turmeric (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp curry powder (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp brown sugar (0.01 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.67 EUR)

4 cups veggie broth (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up the onion and carrots. Mince ginger and garlic. Add the oil, onion and carrots to a pot on high heat and saute for 5-10 minutes to slightly caramelize. Add in minced ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric and curry powder. Stir and cook for a minute or two until the spices are fragrant before adding in brown sugar, tomato puree and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 20 minutes. Occasionally give it a stir and add in a splash of water if needed.

After 20 minutes remove from heat and pulse with an immersion blender. Taste and adjust seasonings and serve up. This soup also reheats great and tastes even better on the second day, so now you know what to meal prep.

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Moram biti iskrena sa vama i priznati da me koncept juhe od mrkve i đumbira isprva i nije baš oduševio. Doduše, razlog tome je bio što takvu juhu jednostavno nisam nikada imala prilike probati. Međutim, kada sam se napokon jednom odlučila isprobati tu kombinaciju okusa, juhica me odmah osvojila. Napravila sam do sada već bezbroj varijacija ove juhe, ali ova tu mi je definitivno najdraža. Barem za sada. 🙂

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 4,22 kn po porciji / 16,86 kn za sve)

3 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,50 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

Komadić đumbira veličine palca (1,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,25 kn)

1 žličica kurkume u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žlica curry praha (1,00 kn)

1 žlica smeđeg šećera (0,10 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (5,00 kn)

4 šalice povrtnog temeljca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte luk i mrkve, a đumbir i češnjak naribajte. Kokosovo ulje, luk i mrkve stavite u lonac na jaku vatru, pa dinstajte 5-10 minuta da se blago karameliziraju. Dodajte đumbir, češnjak, sol, papar, čili, kurkumu i curry prah. Promiješajte i kuhajte minutu-dvije, samo da začini zamiriše, prije nego što dodate šećer, pasiranu rajčicu i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 20-tak minuta. S vremena na vrijeme promiješajte, a prema potrebi dodajte još malo vode.

Nakon 20 minuta maknite juhu sa vatre i propulsirajte ju štapnim mikserom. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, te poslužite. Ova juhica se također i super podgrijava, a meni je još i finija idući dan, tako da sada znate što si trebate skuhati za sutra.

Best Ever Carrot, Ginger and Tomato Soup (vegan) / Najbolja ikad juha od mrkve, đumbira i rajčice (veganska)

Purple Krautfleckerl – Pasta with Purple Cabbage (vegan) / Krpice sa crvenim zeljem (veganske)

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Krautfleckerl – or a simple dish of cabbage pasta is a very popular side dish / poor man’s main dish in these parts, but it’s always done with white cabbage. I had a ton of purple cabbage lying around and felt like experimenting. Let me tell you, the result is just as good and the color wonderful, so I definitely encourage you to give this variation a try as well.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.43 EUR per serving / 1.70 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 tbsp sugar (0.01 EUR)

Half of a head of purple cabbage (0.47 EUR)

2 garlic cloves (0.07 EUR)

2 cups small dried pasta squares (0.47 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

3 cups veggie broth (0.20 EUR)

2 tbsp vegan butter (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and dice up onion and cabbage and mince the garlic. Add the oil and onion to a deep skillet on a medium heat, then cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add in the sugar and diced cabbage, give a good stir, then cook for about 10-15 minutes until cabbage is wilted down. If needed, add a splash of water. Add in minced garlic, pasta squares, salt, black pepper and veggie broth. Stir and make sure that all of the pasta is submerged. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook with a lid tightly closed for about ten minutes, until the pasta is thoroughly cooked through. Be sure to give a good stir every once in a while. As needed, add in a splash more of water or broth. When the pasta is cooked through, remove from heat, stir in vegan butter and serve immediately.

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Krpice sa zeljem su jako popularni prilog ili pak jeftino i pristupačno glavno jelo u našim krajevima, međutim koliko sam ja vidjela, uvijek ga se radi sa bijelim kupusom. Mi smo doma imali tonu crvenog zelja pa sam se stoga odlučila baciti na eksperimentiranje. Mogu vam reći da je konačni rezultat jednako dobar, a boja baš divna, tako da vam definitivno preporučam da isprobate i ovu varijantu kada budete u prilici.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 3,13 kn po porciji / 12,51 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 žlica šećera (0,05 kn)

Pola glavice crvenog kupusa (3,50 kn)

2 češnja češnjaka (0,50 kn)

2 šalice sušene sitne tjestenine – krpica (3,50 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

3 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,50 kn)

2 žice veganskog maslaca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte luk, kupus i češnjak. Ulje i luk stavite u dublju tavu na srednje jakoj vatri te kuhajte jedno pet minuta da luk postane staklast. Sada dodajte i šećer i sjeckani kupus, dobro promiješajte pa nastavite kuhati 10-15 minuta da kupus povene. Po potrebi dodajte i malo vode. Ubacite unutra sitno sjeckani češnjak, sirovu tjesteninu, sol, papar i temeljac. Dobro promiješajte kako bi sva tjestenina bila potopljen. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru na skroz lagano te kuhajte čvrsto poklopljeno desetak minuta, dok tjestenina nije gotova. Pazite samo da tijekom kuhanja sve povremeno dobro promiješate, a prema potrebi dodajte i još malo vode ili temeljca. Kada je tjestenina kuhana, maknite sve s vatre, umiješajte maslac i odmah poslužite.

Purple Krautfleckerl – Pasta with Purple Cabbage (vegan) / Krpice sa crvenim zeljem (veganske)

Dump and Bake Mushroom, Chickpea and Rice Tray (vegan) / Protvan iz pećnice sa gljivama, slanutkom i rižom (veganski)

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If you’ve been around this blog for a while, then you know that I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes hacks that yield easy, delicious and uncomplicated dishes. This one is perfect on all fronts are requires so little effort that it’s altogether ridiculous. I’ve made this tray on Monday and had meals secured throughout the whole week. To make things more interesting, I would usually doctor the meals up by adding various things to the original dish when reheating, like soy sauce and chili sauce combo, cheese and sour cream combo or chunks of roast chicken. You can also add in some extra veggies or a fried egg and really, anything else that your heart desires.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 0.41 EUR per serving / 2.47 EUR for all)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 large carrot (0.10 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

250 grams mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

2 cups of precooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

1 cup uncooked white rice (0.20 EUR)

2 and ½ cups veggie broth (0.17 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add chopped veggies to a deep baking tray together with chickpeas and uncooked rice. Stir to evenly combine. Add the veggie broth to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme and parsley into the broth, then pour this liquid over your veggies and rice. Gently stir so that it’s all evenly distributed, then wrap the tray tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the rice is thoroughly cooked through. Carefully remove the foil, fluff up the rice, taste and adjust seasoning then serve.

Like I’ve already said, this dish is fantastic for meal prep and really reheats wonderfully.

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Ako ste dovoljno dugo na ovom blogu, onda sigurno znate da stalno tražim neke nove metode kako da dobijem jednostavna, ukusna i nimalo komplicirana jela. Ovo ovdje je savršeno na svim tim frontama i zahtijeva tako malo truda da je to sve skupa smiješno. Ja sam ovaj protvan smutila u ponedjeljak i imala obroke osigurane cijeli tjedan. Da stvari učinim zanimljivijima, obično bi još nešto i nadodala u originalno jelo sa svakim obrokom, kao recimo kombinaciju soja sosa i čili umaka, ili drugi puta sir i kiselo vrhnje, ili pak komadiće pečene piletine. Također si možete ubaciti i još malo ekstra povrća ili možda prženo jaje. Ma ono, stvarno samo nebo je tu granica.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 2,90 kn po porciji / 17.41 kn za sve)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 velika mrkva (0,75 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

250 g šampinjona (7,50 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

1 šalica sirove bijele riže (1,50 kn)

2 i ½ šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,25 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 190°C. Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Sjeckano povrće i gljive ubacite u protvan skupa sa slanutkom i rižom i promiješajte. Temeljac stavite u lončić na jaku vatru i pustite da zavrije. Umiješajte u temeljac sol, papar, čili, timijan i peršin, pa taj miks prelijte preko povrća i riže. Nježno malo promiješajte tako da se sve ravnomjerno rasporedi, i protvan čvrsto prekrijte aluminijskom folijom. Pecite 45 minuta dok riža ne bude skroz kuhana. Pažljivo maknite foliju, sve malo promiješajte viljuškom, kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa odmah poslužite.

Kao što sam već rekla, ovo je jelo savršeno za pripremiti unaprijed jer se super podgrijava.

Dump and Bake Mushroom, Chickpea and Rice Tray (vegan) / Protvan iz pećnice sa gljivama, slanutkom i rižom (veganski)